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“Approach not integrity with a double heart nor be associated with double-minded men:

But walk, my children, in righteousness which will conduct you in good paths, and be truth your companion.”

(from the book of Enoch)

Solidify your mind and make haste to acquire what is good from He who is Good. The day will soon come when the door will close. Grasp this with urgency within your heart. From the day the Lord appeared among us till now, this has been the message delivered through the generations. Though the world has determined to divert from righteousness, may all God’s people strive all the harder to acquire the blessing of truth which comes from God.

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How I wish we could be at a debate between Abraham, Enoch, Moses, and Elijah, and the heads of the liberal movements today. Let them present their liberal agendas and arguments to such men. I’d love to hear what those men would have to say.

And let’s keep in mind: Those four men are only men. There is a God who gave them life, and to whom they lived in earnest, to answer to also.

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In speaking with the Lord about who I have become, by His Grace, He showed me something of great value. I was frustrated by the limits of righteous behavior I found in myself. While I thought of Enoch, the seventh from Adam, and how he pleased the Lord so that God took him. He lived for 365 years on this earth. And he did not taste death because he lived in such a way as to please the Holy and living God.

I looked at my life and wondered at my own wickedness. As the sadness of my utter failure came seeping in, the Lord spoke an idea to me that has helped greatly. I will try to convey the understanding with as little words as possible.

There are 12 tribes of Israel. And each tribe has its own clans. A clan represents a collection of families who trace their history to a common origin. While they belong to a certain tribe they are identified under certain sub segments of that tribe.

Then the Lord showed me something I had not considered. The Gentiles, that is those who are not Jews by birth but who belong to the line of people who do not have the direct blessing under Moses, are divided into clans also. Let me explain.

There are men who were raised in families who have passed on a love for the things of the Lord. There are families who have passed on the love for traditions of men. There are families who promote certain levels of sin in their lives as if it is their right to chase after a limited amount of wickedness. And then, there is my clan. Those who have passed on a boundless wickedness to their children.

The Lord in His mercy will judge us from the stock we were raised in. What were we taught as children that has remained undetected within our memories? A man who was raised by holy parents (gentiles, none the less) will remember things holy. A man who was abused sexually and driven from holy behavior since he was old enough to speak will not know how to perform for the Lord like the former family.

But here is the rub. Have you excelled beyond your clan? Are you striving to rid yourself of the horrible wickedness that was passed down to you? This is where He helped me understand. There is a certain peace involved in understanding these things. His expectation for those of the lesser clans is not as intense as those who were raised to know better.

There is a whole lot more to say about this. But I think, for the sake of readability, this is enough to convey the message.

This morning I am wondering why I write these things. Few read them, less care, most are irritated that I would point a finger so often and intently at sin. Then I have relationships in my life to deal with. There are many who do not subscribe to the harsh elements of the Lord’s teachings. They would desire that the Lord simply save all mankind, regardless each man’s standing with sin or holiness. It’s a puzzle to me why I continue to write.

One reason to write is that there are very few who will take a serious and active stand against the wickedness of man. I would guess there are many reasons for that; shame, fear, unbelief, ignorance, and even a hatred for what is good. So I write to fill the gap that they leave.

Another reason I write all these things is because they are true. God has spoken all that man needs to know to be saved. There are blessings to be had for those who listen to His warnings and obey. And there are promises for those who remain in wickedness, unbelief, and hatred. I will face Him soon enough, as will all men, and I don’t want to say, “I didn’t because . . .”

I write these things because of Elijah, Moses, Enoch, Gideon, Chuck Swindoll, Herman Wilson, Peter, Luke, Matthew, and the list can go on for a very long time. They gave their lives, reputation, and earthly places for the Gospel. Surely they pondered why they would risk everything for the sake of a message that few would hear, let alone respond favorably.

In the end, I write because the Lord Jesus is worthy of these words! I do not write for me. I write for the sake of my Lord, commander, and God. May He bless the words with fruit as He sees fit. In the mean time, I write.

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